Henderson contractor charged with receiving stolen property

By Erin Schmitt erin.schmitt@thegleaner.com 270-831-8341

5:30 PM, Mar 15, 2013

A Henderson contractor has been charged with receiving stolen property in connection with items stolen from several stores.

David Golday, 53, 1600 block of Sterling Creek Drive, was arrested Thursday and charged with four felony counts of receiving stolen property under $10,000 and two counts of receiving stolen property under $500.

Detective Shannon Troutman with Henderson Police Department said he'd been investigating the case for about two weeks, but the alleged thefts stretched back longer.

"This has been an investigation into property that has been stolen over the past four years," said Troutman.

Police recovered in excess of 100 items from Golday's home. The items ranged from ink pens and ear buds to machinery, electrical equipment and plumbing equipment, along with many other things.

Troutman said he could not say if Golday was using his profession to commit theft. The charges against Golday stem from property stolen from Lowe's, Office Depot, Kmart, Rural King and possibly other locations.

As part of the investigation, Golday was brought into the police department for an interview Thursday night. Information gleaned from the interview led to Golday's arrest, the detective said.

He was taken to the Henderson County Detention Center and then released on his own recognizance Thursday night, Troutman said. No bond was set.

It's possible more charges will be filed, Troutman said. The detective said he is investigating the possibilities that Golday was working with other people and that he was selling the items.

Anyone with information about this investigation may call Troutman at 831-1295.